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Eastbourne 09

Around 1,000 Legion delegates descended on Eastbourne in May for The Royal British Legion¹s 2009 Annual Conference. The two-day event saw Lieutenant General Sir John Kiszely, deliver his first keynote speech as National President as well as the passing of an Emergency Motion on the state of equipment used by serving personnel.

Couldn't make it? Then click on the links below for all the latest news on membership and future conferences.

Womens Section to celebrate fundraising abilityEvent will raise awareness of RBL charity's work
Eastbourne 09: No secret inquests into service deathsGovernment bows to Legion pressure
Eastbourne 09: LAs taking advantage of the LegionMotions passed to claw back millions from social services
Eastbourne 09: Tory leader backs Legion campaignDavid Cameron supports Return to Rationing? campaign
Eastbourne 09: Emergency motion passed on equipmentTroops on the front line need Legions support say delegates
Eastbourne 09: 'Shoeboxes are vital to recruitment'A heartfelt message from the Legion boosts morale in Afghanistan
Eastbourne 09: Special praise for Wootton BassettAward recognises branchs support of service heroes
Eastbourne 09: Poppy properties debatedCare Homes and Break Centres under scrutiny
Eastbourne 09: 'Womens Section here to stay'New National Chairman assures delegates about organisation's future
Eastbourne 09: Harsh facts on membershipNational Chairman makes hard-hitting speech on Legion's future
Eastbourne 09: Poppy Appeal £29m and countingPeter Cleminson talks Poppy funds and welfare needs
Eastbourne 09: DG 'Legion still the biggest and best'But Chris Simpkins warns of are big challenges ahead
Eastbourne 09: Finances are in good shapeLegions defies credit crunch with news of healthy investments
Eastbourne 09: Keynote speech on military healthcareSenior RAF nurse addresses Legion Conference
Eastbourne 09: Llandudno to host Conference 2013Members vote to visit the Welsh seaside
Eastbourne 09: Spend more on promotionDelegates demand a higher profile for the Legion
Eastbourne 09: Bevin Boys not eligible for Legion helpDelegates divided over RBL help for WWII miners
Eastbourne 09: Be proud of Legion, says PresidentRBL President makes first address to Legion Conference 2009
Cups and Awards: the winners 2008/9The recipients of the Legions annual awards are revealed
Eastbourne 09: The town hosts Legion delegatesImportant issues debated at Conference 2009